The Reds called up Chase Petty, who made his major-league debut on April 30. Greene is eligible to return on May 18.

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Friday, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith. In corresponding moves, the Reds optioned outfielders Blake Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise and recalled outfielder Will Benson from

In what was viewed as a good outcome by the Reds under the circumstances, rotation ace Hunter Greene was diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain in his right groin after undergoing an MRI exam on Thursday. Greene was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday,